First main post, I don't know if this should go under Noob Questions or not, but thought it would be pretty suitable for here.

How can I climb with more legs on overhangs?

I don't know if there is a trick to this or not, but I can't last on overhangs because my arms always get too tired. I can climb like 15 overhang routes in a day-session, but then I'm wiped. Am I doing something wrong? Or should I just continue to build muscle?

Not really, they just feel like they're not a big help when it comes to staying on the wall. You know? I can definitely feel it in my core the next day if I'm doing overhangs, so I'll probably do some core workouts. Thanks for the reply!

First main post, I don't know if this should go under Noob Questions or not, but thought it would be pretty suitable for here.

How can I climb with more legs on overhangs?

I don't know if there is a trick to this or not, but I can't last on overhangs because my arms always get too tired. I can climb like 15 overhang routes in a day-session, but then I'm wiped. Am I doing something wrong? Or should I just continue to build muscle?

There's a technique to climbing steeper rock (or in your case, plastic). Yes, you need to "keep your hips closer to the wall", but how?

Climbing overhangs efficiently involves a lot of twisting and turning your body. You keep your hips in by doing things like backteps and dropknees. I do a lot of rotating with my shoulders. Foot positioning is key.

The specific techniques that I'm talking about are probably confusing too. Best to have someone in real life help you out and watch other climbers. Also, get a copy of the Self Coached Climber which will explain some of these techniques for you.

Awesome! I will start asking around at my local gym for pointers, I don't really mind asking people for help, so that'll be a good way to get some knowledge. I haven't recently done a whole lot of watching the technique of other climbers, because when I'm at the gym I want to be on the wall a lot! I'll take some time when I go next to really "study" what they're doing. Thanks for the reply! It was really helpful.

I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.

I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.

Well, you have half of that right. Deliberate, yes. Slow...not necessarily.

I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.

Well, you have half of that right. Deliberate, yes. Slow...not necessarily.

I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.

Well, you have half of that right. Deliberate, yes. Slow...not necessarily.

Perhaps unhurried is a better word

Nope, still not a better word. If you're chasing the pump you want to hurry as much as possible while still being deliberate.